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Ganglion Cyst on the Wrist A ganglion cyst is a lump that can grow on the hand or on the back of the wrist. This

Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Shoulder Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes severe joint inflammation throughout the body. The underlying causes of this condition

Rotator Cuff Tear In each one of the shoulders, the rotator cuff is a collection of muscles and connective tissue that connects the upper arm

Articular Cartilage Damage Articular cartilage is the layer of smooth, tough cartilage that covers the ends of bones and protects the joints in the body.

Synovial Tissue Damage Synovial tissue is a connective membrane that helps keep the synovial joints (hips and knees) healthy and lubricated. Not only does the

Bone and Cartilage Fragments in the Knee Bone and cartilage fragments in the knee, also known as loose bodies, are when very small particles of

Torn Meniscus The meniscus is a piece of rubbery cartilage that acts as a shock absorber in the knee joint. Each one of your knees

Ligament Tears Ligaments are soft tissue that connects bones to bones in the joints, allowing for the required combination of stability and flexibility. While ligaments

Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent form of arthritis affecting up to 30 million Americans. This condition refers to inflammation in the joints that occurs

Osteoarthritis of the Hip It is not surprising that the hip joints are such a common location for conditions such as osteoarthritis to develop. The

Hip Arthritis Arthritis is a term for any condition/disease that causes joint inflammation and resulting symptoms. The word itself comes from the Greek word for

Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis is considered an autoimmune disease, which is a disorder where a person’s immune system attacks healthy tissue in their own body.

Hip Fractures Hip fractures are a common source of pain and mobility problems, especially common with age. The most frequent cause of hip fractures are

Common Hip Problems Hip arthritis and fractures are generally the most frequent hip injuries that are diagnosed and treated, but there are other common hip

Wrist Ligament Tear The wrist facilitates all the complex mechanics of the hands necessary for daily life. In order to do so, the wrist must

Upper Limb Fractures The upper limbs include hands, wrists, elbows, and arms, which are common locations for fractures and/or broken bones. The daily tasks we

Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It is caused by changes to the body relating to age, and it

The shoulder’s wide-ranging mobility increases the risk of instability and other problems that cause pain and immobility. Whether you are dealing with a rotator cuff tear or a shoulder instability, BEST can help.

Shoulder Arthritis Pain Arthritis refers to a condition that causes chronic inflammation in the joints. There are multiple kinds of arthritis, but the most common

Small Annular Tear | BEST An annular tear could be just a small tear in the spinal disc, but it can cause big problems for

Thoracic Annular Tear | BEST Annular tears in the thoracic region of the spine are far less common than tears in the lumbar or cervical

Lumbar Annular Tear | BEST An annular tear occurs when the outer layer of a spinal disc, called the annulus fibrosus, develops a rip or

Cervical Annular Tear | BEST Annular tears are injuries occurring in the spinal discs that support and cushion the vertebrae in the spine. If the

Bulging Disc If you have been diagnosed with a bulging disc, you are not alone. Bulging discs are also known as disc protrusions and are